CITY OF RIPON
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
Percolation Pond Restoration
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATIONS:
These Contract Documents have been prepared by,
or under the direct supervision of, the following Professional Engineer:
Kevin Werner, P.E.
City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
209.599.2108
Rev_7/2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION - SECTION 1 ................................................................................................................. 1 PROPOSAL - SECTION 2 ...................................................................................................................................... 3 CONTRACT - SECTION 3 ...................................................................................................................................... 6 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - SECTION 4 ........................................................................................................... 9 GENERAL CONDITONS - SECTION 5 .................................................................................................................... 12
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Percolation Pond Restoration PROPOSAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION - Section 1
1. Project Information. The Project is located at Ripon Wastewater Treatment Facility. The work comprises the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete this project as detailed on the proposal.
2. License and Registration Requirements
2.1 Contractor’s License. This Project requires a valid California Contractor’s License for the following classification(s): A. Per Public Contract Code §10164, the Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from contract award through Contract acceptance.
2.2 City of Ripon Business License. Per Municipal Code Section 5.04.020, a City Business License is required for anyone wishing to carry on commerce within the corporate City limits. Documentation evidencing Contractors Business License is required within ten (10) calendar days after City’s issuance of Award.
2.3 DIR Registration. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), under Labor Code Section 1771.4. City will not enter into a Contract with a contractor without proof that the contractor and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.
2.4 Certificate of Reported Compliance of In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation (Title 13 CCR, Section 2449). For projects involving the use of vehicles subject to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation, bidder must submit copies of valid Certificates of Reported Compliance for the fleet selected for the contract and its listed subcontractors.
3. Labor Compliance
3.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.
3.2 Rates. The prevailing rates are on file with the City Clerk and available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom a contract is awarded, and upon all subcontractors under him, to pay not less than said general prevailing rates of per diem wages to all workers employed in the execution of the contract.
4. Questions and Requests for Information or Clarification. All questions, requests for information and requests for clarification regarding the Project shall be directed to the following:
James Pease
[email protected]
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END OF GENERAL INFORMATION
Percolation Pond Restoration PROPOSAL
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PROPOSAL - Section 2
Proposal
Percolation Pond Restoration
Triple M Enterprises, Inc. hereby submits the attached Proposal to the City of Ripon “(City”) for the above-referenced project (“Project”).
Triple M Enterprises, Inc.
25450 S. Mohler Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
Phone (209) 599-3112
Cont. Lic. No.: 1149532
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANT. RATE AMOUNT
A. MOBILIZATION
1 Moving Equipment In and Out EA 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00
2 Disk Mobilization EA 1 $500.00 $500.00
SUB-TOTAL $3,000.00
B. SKIM SLUDGE OUT OF POND
1 HR 8 $280.00 $2,240.00
2 HR 8 $415.00 $3,320.00
3 Cat D8 HR 8 $395.00 $3,160.00
4 HR 0 ----- -----> Not Included
SUB-TOTAL $8,720.00
C. PERIMETER SLOPE REPAIR
1 HR 24 $280.00 $6,720.00
2 HR 24 $395.00 $9,480.00
3 JD 9520R Laser Scraper HR 24 $415.00 $9,960.00
4 HR 0 ----- -----> Not Included
SUB-TOTAL $26,160.00
D. LASER FINISH BOTTOM OF PONDS
1 JD 9520R Laser Scraper HR 8 $415.00 $3,320.00
SUB-TOTAL $3,320.00
E. RIP POND BOTTOMS
1 Cat D8 HR 16 $395.00 $6,320.00
SUB-TOTAL $6,320.00
F. DISK POND BOTTOM
1 Cat D4 & Disk HR 8 $280.00 $2,240.00
SUB-TOTAL $2,240.00
NOTES: Estimated Total: $49,760.00
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR:
City of Ripon Pond Maintenance - Pond 5 ONLY
Ripon, CA
July 21, 2026
----Estimate Valid For 30 Days----
Cat 140G
REVISION 1: This Estimate Superceeds the one Dated July 20, 2026 Cat 623B
Cat 140G
Water Truck
Cat D8
Water Truck
Cost Shown are based upon a fuel price of $3.50 per Gallon (Off-Road Diesel Fuel). Client subject to a fuel surcharge if fuel prices exceed $3.50 per gallon at time work is being performed.
This estimate assumes stable soil in a "non-pumping" condition. Wet or unstable soil conditions from things like inclement (rainy) weather or sub-surface/groundwater seepage will cause cost increases and project delays.
Prior to commencing work, Client shall pothole and positively locate any utilities within the work area.
Triple M Enterprises shall not be held responsible for broken concrete or damage to private pipes/utilities where heavy equipment is operating on top of it.
No costs for overtime have been included. Estimate assumes a standard 5 day, 40 hour work week. Client subject to additional charges if client wishes to accelerate project schedule by working overtime.
List of abbreviations used: EA=Each; HR=Hours -or- Hourly; QUANT.=Quantity
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CONTRACT - Section 3
Contract
For
Percolation Pond Restoration
This Contract made and entered into this 11th day of August, 2026, by and between the CITY OF RIPON, hereinafter called the "City" whose office and principal place of business is in Ripon, San Joaquin County, California, and Triple M Enterprises, Inc., hereinafter called the "Contractor", whose Post Office address is 25450 S. Mohler Rd., Ripon, CA 95366.
- WITNESSETH -
That the City has awarded to the Contractor upon his bid duly submitted, the Contract for doing the work and furnishing the materials and equipment described in the Plans and Specifications bound herewith, on the terms stated as follows:
1. Contractor Agrees:
a) To do all the work and furnish all labor, material, equipment and appliances to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. b) To do and perform said work diligently as directed by the City until completion is evidenced by written acceptance.
c) To complete said work within the time stated in the proposal. d) To furnish to the City within ten (10) calendar days following the award of the contract, a signed Contract along with a surety bond for the faithful performance of the Contract and also a labor-material bond, each in the sum of one hundred (100%) percent of the Contract price.
e) To do and perform the work contemplated hereby and furnish all labor, material, appliances, equipment, tools, and pay all taxes therefore, in the amount and at the prices specified in the proposal form submitted by the Contractor, a conformed copy of which is attached to and made a part of the Contract. f) To procure and maintain Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation and coverage forms and endorsements, as specified in “Insurance Requirements – Section 5”.
g) That the obligation to procure and maintain the required insurance coverage is independent of the Contractor’s obligation to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City as specified in this Contract. The failure of the Contractor to procure and maintain the required liability insurance does not in any way negate the Contractor’s obligations in this Contract.
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h) That in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it has agreed to provide liability insurance coverage, Contractor shall look solely to its insurance for recovery. Contractor hereby grants to the City, on behalf of any insurer providing liability coverage to either Contractor or City, a waiver of any right to subrogation which any such insurer of the Contractor may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
i) Wherever and whenever the word “City” is used in this Contract, it shall mean the “City of Ripon.” This shall also apply to the Insurance Requirements for Contractors, as well as to the Proposal, Contract, Specifications and all required bonds. The address of the City is 259 North Wilma Avenue, Ripon, CA 95366. j) Prior to final acceptance of the project, the Contractor agrees to furnish a maintenance bond valid for one year from the time of project acceptance for an amount equal to 25% of the entire project cost.
k) To indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, and cost (including, without limitation, reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct in the performance of work hereunder, or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
2. The City agrees to pay the Contractor the Contract prices provided for herein in the following manner:
Progress payments will be made monthly for this contract. At the completion of all the work detailed on the plans and in the specifications for the above named project, the contractor shall submit a payment request for ninety five percent (95%) of the total value of the work. Thirty-five (35) days after the completion of the work and its acceptance by the City, including filing a Notice of Completion with the San Joaquin County Recorder's Office, the full amount due to the Contractor and then unpaid, less any previous payments and deductions provided for herein, if any there may be, shall be paid by the Owner to the Contractor.
3. It is further agreed by the parties that before each payment is made as provided above, receipts and releases of liens of all kinds for all labor and materials and all other indebtedness connected with the work shall be presented to the City by the Contractor upon the request of the City.
4. It is expressly understood and agreed that a waiver of any of the conditions or covenants of this Contract shall not be considered a waiver of any of the provisions hereof.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - Section 4
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract the required insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work of the Contractor, its agents, employees, representatives, and subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the contractor’s bid.
A. MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE
1. General Liability
Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability and coverage for explosion, collapse and underground property damage hazards. Contractor’s general liability policies shall be primary and noncontributory, and be endorsed using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. For construction contracts, an endorsement providing completed operations to the additional insured, ISO form CG 20 37, is also required.
2. Auto Liability
Contractor shall provide auto liability coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired autos using ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01, or the exact equivalent, with a limit of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per accident.
3. Workers’ Compensation
Contractor shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
B. DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City.
At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects to the City, its officers, public officials, employees and volunteers, or the Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
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C. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
The Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
1. The City, its officers, public officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insured’s with respect to liability and defense arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the contractor; and with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s liability insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, public officials, employees and volunteers.
3. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
4. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
5. Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured would be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section 2782 of the California Civil Code.
6. The Contractor agrees that any and all liability insurance coverages available to it as a named insured will be applicable to the City as an Additional Insured.
7. If other than ISO forms are used by the insurer(s) for the Contractor, each form used will require individual review and approval by the City of Ripon.
D. ACCEPTABILITY OF COMMERCIAL INSURERS
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than “A-: VII.”
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FOR CONSTRUCTION RISKS
If this is a Proposal and Contract that involves a construction risk, in addition to the Insurance Requirements specified above, the Contractor shall procure and maintain Course of Construction (Builder’s Risk) insurance covering all risks of loss with limits of liability of not less than the completed value of the project with no coinsurance penalty provisions. The Course of Construction insurance policies shall contain the following provisions:
1. The City shall be named as loss payee, and
2. The insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City.
SUBCONTRACTORS
Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the insurance requirements stated herein.
END OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Percolation Pond Restoration GENERAL CONDITIONS
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GENERAL CONDITONS - Section 5
Please see the link below for the City of Ripon General Conditions. https://www.cityofripon.org/DocumentCenter/View/429/General-Conditions-PDF?bidId=
END OF GENERAL CONDITIONS